Thursday, March 31, 2011

My Creative Space : Thrifty Knitting

As you may know, my knitting expertise is quite limited. So, this week I've started my first ever clothing garment...that's not a scarf or a hat.
The budget being a little tighter than normal this week, did not justify any new wool purchasing.
So...

A library book...


Plus some op shop wool...



= one budget friendly knitting project


Well, it's a start anyway! Just don't look to closely... my knitting is not terribly neat. But, it's neater than it was.


I have to say that I'm beginning to very much enjoy the time-out experience that is knitting. I find if I have dinner on early (thanks to my slow cooker), I have a little time up my sleeve when the kid's get home from school. So I sit on the lounge and knit, while observing the comings and goings of the kid's. It doesn't last long, but it's an enjoyable part of my day.  And sometimes I even get to knit late at night!

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13 comments:

  1. ChristyMarch 31, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Looking good. I find you tube so wonderful for learning new knitting things. Are you on Ravelry yet?? lots of free patterns there too.

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  2. CatMarch 31, 2011 at 9:16 AM

    I'd say you've found the perfect knitting project. The library is great, I love being able to look at all those beautiful books without having to buy them. Enjoy your new knitting project. xo

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  3. Tracey@bountifullyMarch 31, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    great work, I am completely useless at knitting!

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  4. VicMarch 31, 2011 at 4:42 PM

    Thrifty knitting - absolutely the best kind of knitting, I think!

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  5. JennieMarch 31, 2011 at 5:20 PM

    So impressed that you opped that gorgeous colour! Hope it goes well - you're off to a great start!

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  6. Nettle & BrierMarch 31, 2011 at 5:37 PM

    I am so excited that it is knitting season again (it just seems like a cooler weather craft don't you think?) Good luck I'm sure it will be wonderful.

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  7. Naturally CarolMarch 31, 2011 at 7:29 PM

    By the end of the garment you will have much more practise and be ready for the next one! Well done! A journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.

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  8. KateMarch 31, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    I am doing the same thing in "my creative space". My first knitting project that is not a scarf or beanie! It is so much fun isn't it.

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  9. BeckyMarch 31, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Good luck with the little sweater it's a cute pattern. I'm working on a cocoon for a newborn - thinking about hiding this one for a future grandchild as the yarn I chose is a bit difficult to work with but SUPER soft. It's never too early to start a grandchild hope chest is it?

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  10. Gooseberry JamMarch 31, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    I have just started to Crochet this week and I too have been enjoying a few (just a few) minutes each afternoon to myself to enjoy this newly found pleasure. Good Luck with your project! :)

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  11. TaniaMarch 31, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    You know you're sounding like a woman obsessed, right? (Welcome to my world!)...

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  12. BLD in MTApril 1, 2011 at 3:02 AM

    Good for you! Time for your self, homemade clothes, thrift. I am sure it will be lovely!

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  13. AnonymousApril 1, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    I love a budget friendly project and this one looks lovely!

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